Plan Ahead for Graettinger High School Year
Graettinger welcomes new and returning students for September first week. Supt W H Barnum notes all vacancies filled, experienced faculty ready, and local students urged to enroll for strong academics and broad activities.
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Graettinger
W. H. Barnum
Graettinger High School
Vvar
State Department of Education
Defense
Graettinger School
University of Iewa
Gail H.thompson
University of Iowa
James E. Crimmings
Luther
Buena Vista
Mildred Wikert
Morningside College
Commercial
Florell« Kelley
University of Wisconsin
University of Laws
Boise Steele
Nebraska State ‘Teachers College
Home Ee
Frances Crelly
Briar Cliff College
Sioux City
Mary Ann'Smith
Iowa State ‘Teachers College
Joan Geving
Secon
Alice Schultz
Maurine Kelly
Kathryn Story
Corn Christopher
Ome
Story
Emmett Consolidated
Nave Residence And Acreage Auction In Mid August
Missisidavane to hold an auction of town property on a Saturday afternoon. The Dr Nave residence and 20 acres will be sold. Property features include a two story residence with basement, a large chart, a grove, and many fruit trees. More details to follow in next week's Times.
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Missisidavane
Dr. Nave
Library notes on new book arrivals and traveling collection
Library notes list new acquisitions including The Man in Gray The Californians Mrs Appleyard's Year and The Man View Connecti cut along with Wild ts the River Country School Ma'am and traveling books.
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Smith
Bromfield
Peatte
Vauten
Longtime United States resident Margaret Keith dies
Margaret Keith born May 21 1860 in Campbelltown Scotland married John Jackson in 1887. They lived in Emmons and Emmet counties before returning to Scotland briefly then settling near Wallingford Iowa. John died 1940. She leaves son Chas P Jackson, daughter Janet Amdahl, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, with several siblings and relatives listed.
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Margaret Keith
Archibald Keith
Campbelltown
Arigleshire
Scotland
North Dakota
John Jackson
Argyleshire
Chas P. Jackson
Wallingford
Janet Keith Amdahl
Emmons County
N. Dak
Iowa
Kimmel County
Beettor
Wirtz Ute
Allen
Estherville Church
E. J. Egertson
Alpha
Minn
Irene Peebles
Spencer
Albert Weidert
Aurorafil
Chester Myers
Lafayette
Ind
Geo Root
Middletown
Ohio
Archie Keith
Kettle River
Theo
Wired
Forbes
Doe Amdahl
West Bend
Editors Survive Auto Crash Near Fort Dodge
Editor Chris Reese of the Algona Upper Des Moines Republican and Mrs. Reese of the Whittemore Champion escaped injury when their car blew a tire near Fort Dodge. The vehicle ditched and landed on its side. Mrs. Reese was hospitalized briefly before returning home the next morning. The editors remarked on their fortunate escape and joked about Labor Day celebration offers.
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Chris Reese
Algona Upper Des
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for Surgical Dressings in Spencer
The Red Cross asks residents to begin surgical dressings with 478 pairs needed. Mia, W H Morling, and Miss Josie Dealy will attend the Spencer sessions August 4 and 5. Production Chairman Mrs. W G Mideton announces crochet materials are available at the Red Cross room each Wednesday afternoon or Saturday evening.
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Palo Alto County
Isey Cross
Qay
Mia
W. H. Morling
Josie Dealy
Spencer
W. G. Mideton
Red Crags
Employed at Bank Miss Marjorie Rathivan New Bookkeeper
Miss Marjorie Rathivan daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rathman begins as bookkeeper at Gruettlinger State Bank. A G H S graduate she has pursued business studies and the Times wishes her success in her new role.
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Marjorie Rathivan
John Rathman
Gruettinger State Bank
Marjorie
G. H.S
the Times
Debate Over Opening a Second Front Against Hitler
The piece argues against an immediate second front in Europe, noting German fortifications and airpower. It cites military experts, air power advocates, and the need for intensified bombing, better equipment, and supply chains before any invasion. It warns of enormous losses and emphasizes patience and preparedness.
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Frere
England
United Nations
Onier
Europe
Hitler
France
Maginot Line
Channel
Collie’s
Quentin Reynolds
America
Germany
Continent
Cologne
Aloe
Axis
Major de Seversky
High Command
United Nations m
Dunkirk
Singapore
Philippines
East Indies
Jensen Store Celebrates 29 Years in Graettinger
C A Jensen marks 29 years in business in Graettinger with a celebration on Saturday August 1. The store began under Jensen and Bolstad after the 1910s purchase from M M Mitchell and J W Bolstad, later run by May Jensen.
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C. A. Jensen
Graettinger
Mm. d. Mitchell
John
Jensen
J. WH. Bolstad
Jensen & Bolstad
May Jensen
Finess
4. A
Gruetlinger State Bank
Price Ceiling Meeting At Emmetsburg Friday Evening
A price ceiling meeting will be held at the Court House in Mimmelsboro Friday evening July 31 at eight o'clock. All business men of Graetlinger are invited. Last Friday a similar meeting was held at Witherville. Price ceiling rules and regulations are important for merchants to secure all information.
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Court House
Mimmelsboro
Wedding Attended by Gruettinger Family in Mares Iowa
Miss Faith Bann wed yesterday in Mares Iowa. Attending were Mrs D Barringer and son Kenneth who sang, Mrs A Hy Henningsen Doris, Mrs C A Jensen, Mrs A J Johnson, and Mrs A H Cameron. Check subscription date on your paper for proper credit.
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Mares
Iowa
Faith Bann
D. (. Barringer
Kenneth
A. Hy
Henningsen
Doris
C. A. Jensen
A. J. Johnson
A. H. Cameron
Program For Band Concert On Street Wednesday Night
A local summer band organized at Arnolds Park plans an August concert. Former members urged to contact M Kelley at the school house Mondays to join. school instruments are available including trombone tuba bass and two among others. The group aims to complete land stand renovation led by Kenneth Barringer and will perform a diverse program featuring Bach Seitz and others with marches and waltzes.
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Arnolds Park
M Kelley
Memb
Kenneth Barringer
Grant
Bach
Karaly
Brasses
Holmes
Chenette
Edna
Hayes
Methodist Ladies To Serve Lunch And Supper This Saturday
Methodist Ladies Aid will host an ice cream social this Saturday in the other churchs dining room. Afternoon menu includes chicken sandwiches ice cream cake pie and coffee. Evening meal starts at five with creamed chicken on fillet disenils cabh sillad pie cake ice cream wafers and drinks. public invited.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Picnic Visit Delights Group At Arnolds Park Sunday
A Sunday picnic and visit at Arnolds Park brought together Miss Rita Dooley and Martha Plat plus Algena Caroline Kol leseh Whittemore Elizabeth Kem mer Moeshonias Phyllis Murphy Des Moines and Vivinn Sullivan Gravtlinger for a pleasant day trip and social gathering.
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Rita Dooley
Martha Plat
Algena
Caroline Kolleseh
Whittemore
Elizabeth Kemmer
Moeshonias
Phyllis Murphy
Des Moines
Vivinn Sullivan
Alvin Mills and Eulalia Simington Wed in Ruthven
Alvin Mills and Eulalia Simington were married at Ruthven on Saturday July 25 by Rev. Wicks. Attendants were Mar and Mrs. George Minthund. Bride wore royal blue velvet. bridesmaid wine velvet. Music by Albert Dulin. After ceremony a wedding dinner at the bride’s home. The couple garnered many friends in Graettinger and Ruthven areas.
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Alvin We. Mille
Eulalia Simington
Ruthven
Oidowk
Wicks
Lutheran Church
Mar
George Minthund
M Albert Dulin
Mir Mantund
Mimer Simington
Ya Ager
John Hanson, Graetuinger
Eleer
Pee EE Rel
Ml Vinger
Focal School
Graettinger
Sugar Rationing Office Opens All Week For Canning
Sugar for fall canning will be allotted next week with the City Hall rationing office open every day and evening. Forenoon hours are 8:30 to 11:00, afternoon 2:00 to 4:00, and evening 7:00 to 10:00. Volunteer helper Mrs. Howard Horswell leads rationing in Gractinger and surrounding areas.
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Howard Horswell
Gracttinger
Gractlinger
U S O Drive In Groettinger Drive In Progress This Week
The U S O drive in Croettinger is in progress this week. Contributions have been very satisfactory. Sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary with Margaret Lancaster as chairman. Workers were selected for the business and residential districts. Funds support operating camp homes for boys in the armed services.
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U. S
Croettinger
The
Legion Auxiliary
Margaret Lancaster
Armed Service
United States
U.S
Scrap Iron Drive Totals Reach Massive Local Quotas
The Mmipetsburg Reporter reports that since July Lost Island collected 197,460 pounds and Walnut accumulated a similar amount, suggesting Palo Alto could nearly double its quota if other townships match these records.
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Mmipetsburg
Lost Island
Palo Alto
Draft Board Office Moves to Opera House Block
The draft board office at Kimmets burg will be relocated tomorrow from the Kermore hotel to the second floor of the Opera House block, confirming the shift of operations to a new city venue.
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Draft Board
Kimmetsburg
Kermore Hotel
Opera House
May Get Alcohol Plant From Grain Alcohol Imitation
Emmetsburg may attract a million dollar plant if grain alcohol is used to imitate rubber. The project would consume 10 000 bushels of corn daily and would employ about 70 people.
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Emmetsburg
Iver Oppedahl Lost In Weekend Field Accident
Iver Oppedahl of Ruthven suffered a broken neck vertebra when thrown from a day rake Friday afternoon while working alone in a field. A horse team reportedly bolted after a fly sting, and his son found him before dawn. He was taken to Spencer hospital as loyal friends regret the serious injury.
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Iver Oppedall
Ruthven
Oppedahl
Spencer Hospital
Mr. Oppedahl
Enlist in the Navy and Naval Reserve Spencer Station
The Navy recruiting drive urges men from Spencer to enlist in the Navy and Naval Reserve, with training options at Navy Trade Schools. Qualified tradesmen can enter higher ratings, and Class I-A Selective Service members may enlist before induction. Apply, pass a physical, and transportation to Des Moines is paid. Enlist now at Spencer, second floor of the Gay County Court House.
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NAVY
Naval Reserve
Spaneer
Watite
Army
Spencer Station
Des Moines
Navy Recruiting Station
Spencer
Gay County Court House
Mrs. Doerning Very Ill in St Josephs Hospital
Mrs Clarence Doerning is seriously ill in St Josephs Hospital in Sioux City. She required another blood transfusion this week. Clarence Doerning and his mother Mrs A J Doerning visited on Sunday to be with her and donate blood for the transfusion. Local friends express hope for her early improvement.
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Clarence Doerning
St. Joseph’s
Sioux City
A. J. Doerning
T. J. Duffy
Bob Starkey Inches Toward Recovery After Surgery
Bob Starkey shows improving health at University Hospital Towa after foot amputation due to toe infection. Medical staff report early, steady recovery and hopeful outlook for his full return to health.
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Bob Starkey
University Hospital
Towa
Starkey
Teenager Killed in Tama Motorcycle Crash
Lawrence Johnson age 18 son of May and ML Herman Johnson died near Tama on Sunday when his motorcycle collided with an automobile. He was en route to Clinton to work on the construction of a new veterans hospital.
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Lawrence Johnson
May
Herman Johnson
Tama Sunday
Clinton
Worthington High Hires Dave Scheidt as Coach
Dave Scheidt is appointed as Worthington High School football coach for the coming season. He previously coached at five schools and achieved notable success in his recent work. The Times wishes him success and happiness at Worthington.
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Worthington Counch
Dave Scheidt
Tia Worthington High School
Foveal
Scheidt
Worthington
Celebrated Fiftieth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Oliver Bager
The Bagers of Clear Lake marked their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday with guests including Mrs Q L Thoreson of Lost Island, who attended the original wedding fifty years ago. The note highlights the unusual reunion.
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Oliver Bager
Clear Lake
Q. L. Thoreson
Lost Island
Thoreson
Miss Mary Kennedy to Teach Home Economics in Burlington
Miss Kennedy, a home economics teacher in a Grad tinver for two years, will teach in a Burlington city school next year. The Times wishes her success at Burlington.
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Burlington
Mary Kennedy
Heavy Rains and Storm Roar Through Locality
The area endured four heavy downpours overnight followed by a second storm after midnight. Lightning accompanied the second bout and a gusty wind caused no known damage.
Gospel Meeting Begin This Week At Methodist Grounds
Gospel meetings will be held each evening except Monday on the grounds west of the Methodist church. Services conducted by Q. C. Culbertson will begin at eight o clock every evening. All are invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
Q. C. Culbertson
July Weather Brings Rich Soybean Prospects
A week of delightful July weather featured two heavy rains that paused threshing briefly. Despite the interruption, the small grain yield is splendid and crop and soybean prospects are excellent. The soybean acreage is very large this year.
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RED Cross
Japan
Congress
Washington
Alvin Mills
U.S. O
Groettinger
Iver Oppedahl
Mrs. Doerning
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